CVE-2017-6169
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CVE-2017-6169 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In versions 13.0.0, 12.0.0-12.1.3, or 11.6.0-11.6.2, an F5 BIG-IP virtual server using the URL categorization feature may cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to produce a core file when it receives malformed URLs during categorization.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In versions 13.0.0, 12.0.0-12.1.3, or 11.6.0-11.6.2, an F5 BIG-IP virtual server using the URL categorization feature may cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to produce a core file when it receives malformed URLs during categorization.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 11.6.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 11.6.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 11.6.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 12.0.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 12.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 12.1.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 12.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 12.1.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 13.0.0 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040332Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K31404801Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040332Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K31404801Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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